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2024 Market Review: The year’s best-performing assets
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24 Dec 08.03

2024 Market Review: The best-performing assets of the year

It's certainly been an eventful year, as investors and traders navigated Fed rate cuts, ongoing wars, and the pivotal US presidential elections. Through it all, we highlight the year-to-date's (as of Dec. 24th) star performers across 4 major asset classes within the Alpari universe.

This Week: Will USDJPY hit new 5-month high above 158?
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23 Dec 10.32

This Week: Will USDJPY hit new 5-month high above 158?

Bloomberg's FX model predicts a near-75% chance that USDJPY will trade between 154.41 and 158.17. If Japan's data dump coming Friday sends USDJPY shooting upwards, Japanese authorities may feel compelled to quell further sudden bursts of JPY weakness, as they did last Friday (Dec. 20th).

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Brent crude prices surge amid rising middle east tensions
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Brent crude prices surge amid rising middle east tensions

Oil prices rose significantly as concerns about escalating conflicts in the Middle East threaten global crude supplies. Brent crude increased by ~5%, closing at $77.35 per barrel, amid fears of potential disruptions from Iran.
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GBPUSD slides! Here’s what’s behind the fall!
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GBPUSD slides! Here’s what’s behind the fall!

The British pound fell ~1.15% today, retreating from its recent highs as the Bank of England hinted at potential interest rate cuts. Market expectations are shifting towards a possible 25 basis point reduction in November, influenced by inflation trends.
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USDInd shows strongest gains in a week amid geopolitical escalation
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USDInd shows strongest gains in a week amid geopolitical escalation

The US dollar index remains elevated, influenced by rising global tensions and economic indicators. Investors are closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East and upcoming labor market data in the US.
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Will EURUSD break above 1.120
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This Week: Will EURUSD break above 1.120?

On two separate cycles over the past two months, the 1.120 psychological level has thwarted EURUSD bulls. Will it be “third time’s a charm” this week? Look out for the Eurozone CPI and US jobs report coming up.
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27 SEP clock 17:20

Brent's rebound falters on supply-side fears

Brent briefly touched $75/bbl, only to plummet as market fears refocused onto the supply side. Traders and investors are once again wary of more supplies from Saudi Arabia and Libya returning into a weaker global economy.
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Gold eases, but set to extend record highs
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Gold eases, but set to extend record highs

Gold is easing away from its current all-time intraday high. However, bullion bulls should have little trouble claiming $2700 over the near term.
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